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Lesley Groff

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Harvard University

Harvard University

Lesley Groff is linked to Harvard University through her role as an assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, where she facilitated correspondence regarding meetings and workshops held at the institution, as evidenced by [1], [2], and [3]. — 3 supporting facts

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Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein

Lesley Groff served as the executive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, as evidenced by her role in managing his access to Harvard University [1], [2], [3] and facilitating his professional communications [4]. Additionally, she acted on his behalf in personal matters involving the recruitment of individuals to his residence [5], [6].

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9 More Higher Ed Names in the Epstein Files insidehighered.com Inside Higher Ed Feb 3, 2026 5 facts

accountJeffrey Epstein contacted Marvin Minsky in 2011 following an operation, and Lesley Groff sent a reminder to Jeffrey Epstein to call Marvin Minsky for his birthday in 2012.

accountFollowing the death of Marvin Minsky, Lesley Groff forwarded notices to Jeffrey Epstein regarding events held to celebrate Minsky’s life and legacy.

accountIn 2014, Marvin Minsky agreed to meet with Jeffrey Epstein at Harvard University in a correspondence with Epstein’s assistant, Lesley Groff.

accountIn 2014, Marvin Minsky agreed to meet with Jeffrey Epstein at Harvard University in a correspondence with Epstein's assistant, Lesley Groff.

claimLesley Groff, assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, facilitated communication between Epstein and Marvin Minsky, including birthday reminders and notifications regarding events celebrating Minsky's life after his death.

South African survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse tells her story dailymaverick.co.za Daily Maverick Jan 25, 2026 2 facts

claimIn interviews and a civil suit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, Juliette Bryant identified Sarah Kellen and Lesley Groff as co-conspirators.

claimSarah Kellen and Lesley Groff were named as unindicted co-conspirators in Jeffrey Epstein’s 2007-08 Florida plea deal.

Victim: Epstein Shared Hotel Suite With Bill Clinton and Worried ... yahoo.com Yahoo News Apr 5, 2022 2 facts

accountJeffrey Epstein's assistant, Lesley Groff, contacted Juliette Bryant to arrange a trip to New York shortly after Epstein left the country.

quoteLesley Groff's lawyer, Michael Bachner, stated: "After several years of multiple investigations, prosecutors have not filed any charges against Lesley Groff because, at no time during Lesley’s employment, as part of Epstein's professional staff, did she ever engage in any misconduct nor have any knowledge of any wrongdoing."

'He was surrounded by smart people': academics in Epstein files timeshighereducation.com Times Higher Education Feb 24, 2026 1 fact

accountStephen Greenblatt, a professor of the humanities at Harvard, corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant, Lesley Groff, regarding a workshop that Jeffrey Epstein wanted to attend.